Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his annual medical report shows him to be in excellent physical health, while revealing the discovery and successful treatment of a small, early-stage malignant prostate tumor. This health update comes after the report was delayed due to the ongoing war.
Netanyahu’s health status
In a statement released on Friday, Netanyahu explained that he had requested a two-month delay for the report “so that it would not be published at the height of the war with Iran,” adding, “I am healthy and in excellent physical condition.”
The prime minister noted that the condition was detected during a routine follow-up after a previous surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
“Doctors diagnosed a very early stage of a malignant tumor, which had not spread, and offered treatment options ranging from observation to surgical intervention,” he said.
Netanyahu stated that he opted for immediate treatment, clarifying that the procedure involved only a few short sessions and allowed him to continue his duties without interruption.
